The BRICS bloc is expanding. The five-member bloc invited six more countries to join the alliance. The group invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the UAE into the bloc. But will this expansion yield results for BRICS?

Could BRICS expansion hinder the bloc's geopolitical aspirations?

The announcement of expansion of the BRICS grouping to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been met with a chorus of enthusiasm from ambassadors representing many of these nations in India.

Envoys of Egypt, UAE, Argentina and Ethiopia applaud BRICS expansion, recognise India's integral role

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina that China will always stay beside Bangladesh and will support it in joining BRICS. According to a report by The Daily Star on Thursday (August 25), Jinping gave assurance to Hasina on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

China to support Bangladesh in joining BRICS, expedite signing of preferential free trade agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the new members of BRICS as he addressed a media briefing along with other leaders on Thursday (August 24) during the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

PM Modi says BRICS expansion is message to all global institutions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 23) addressed the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. In his speech, Modi highlighted the bloc's contribution towards the developmental efforts of the global south.

BRICS 2023: India's Modi backs BRICS expansion, South Africa's Ramaphosa wishes Chandrayaan-3 success

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg set out the pitch for expansion of the bloc of emerging economies currently constituted by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

South Africa's President Ramaphosa calls for UNSC reform, sets pitch for BRICS expansion ahead of summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday (August 18) and the dialogue centred around both bilateral issues and expansion of the BRICS grouping, a press release said.

BRICS expansion, bilateral ties at forefront of PM Modi’s talks with Iran President Raisi

South Africa, as the current President of BRICS, is set to host a significant meeting this week with the expansion of the grouping as a key agenda. The BRICS Sherpa meeting, scheduled to take place from July 4th to 6th in Durban, will focus on finalising the expansion document to be considered by the foreign ministers and the leaders.

Key BRICS meet this week to discuss expansion

BRICS expansion is taking place at a fast pace. Several nations are knocking on the door of the BRICS. 19 nations have expressed their interest to join the bloc. Bangladesh is also standing in a queue to gain the membership. The nation hopes to join BRICS in August this year.

Why does Bangladesh want to join BRICS? What does it stand to gain by joining the bloc?

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